It wasn't just your dumb luck. Thanks to foul weather and a shortened Christmas shopping season that saw a record number of customers purchasing online, there has been an unusually high number of packages that failed to arrive in time for Christmas. ...

A new shipping option is giving small businesses the opportunity to pack as much into one box as they can, without driving up the cost. This week, FedEx unveiled its new One Rate shipping program, which gives both small businesses and consumers a pre...

Just as promised, the Kickstarter-funded, Android-based gaming console Ouya has started shipping March 28. Users will be happy to know there are already 104 published games for the console, and all are free to try. The available titles include Final ...

There's much anticipation that comes with receiving a package. But sometimes excitement turns to disappointment when you finally get your parcel, only to discover it's been damaged. Product development firm Cambridge Consultants developed a new metho...

The latest generation of Apple's iPad is slated to hit U.S. stores on March 16, but that date is no longer mentioned on Apple's site -- at least for online pre-orders. Soon after the device's launch, the date shifted from March 16 to March 19. Alas, ...

It's starting to look like iPad 3 -- or iPad HD -- will be available sooner rather than later. Apple might be forgoing a pop-up store for SXSW this year, but reports from the shipping industry indicate that the company has already started to move uni...

It's no secret that more and more people are moving to the digital world when it comes to shopping. Checking off your holiday list from the comfort of your own home can be much less stressful -- no lines, no crowds and it all comes straight to your h...

Amazon on Tuesday announced a Christmas gift for procrastinators: An extension of free Super Saver Shipping through Dec. 19, two days later than last year. The online retailer promised that orders placed on that date will make it to the recipients by...

Google is talking to major retailers about a new plan to undermine Amazon by giving consumers who shop on the web an option to receive their orders within 24 hours for a low fee, according to a report. Google has pitched the idea to Macy's, Gap and O...

Walmart is now offering free shipping on more than 60,000 items in its online catalog. The offer is valid until December 20, and includes all electronics as well as selected video games, toys, home appliances, furniture, jewelry, baby items and more....

iPhone 4 day is almost upon us, and with four more days to go, some buyers are reporting that they've received shipment notifications from Apple. MacRumors reports that these notifications carry a "Delivers by" date of June 23, although it's possible...

Now you can with the newly launched Local Express Delivery service -- at least in 7 major cities. New York, Philadelphia, Boston, Baltimore, Las Vegas, Washington D.C. and Seattle can now receive orders the same day if placed before the specified cut...

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